Accept Each Other

Scripture:

Romans 15:7  "Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory".

Observation:

Paul tells the Romans to accept each other as Christ has accepted them.  This is excellent stuff because Christ accepts us with all of our habits, problems, hang ups, etc.  He accepts us, knowing we will fail Him and fall into problems in our lives.  He also says that when we do this, God will be given glory.  When people see real acceptance of others, they can't help but give God glory because it is so un-natural for us to accept all people.

Application:

As Christians, we should learn to accept others as they are.  Christ didn't tell us to change and then He would love and accept us.  He loved and accepted us before we decided to live for Him.  We all want to glorify God, but few want to accept other's cultures, ways of doing things, hang ups, etc.  Paul tell us that when we accept each other, God is glorified.

Prayer:

Father, help me to accept people for where they are and help them get where they need to got.  Teach me to be more like Christ and set an example of Christ-like love and acceptance for those around me.

Yours Forever,
Jeff